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Supreme Court Declines HS Admissions Case

The Supreme Court will not review a challenge to the admissions system for a prestigious Virginia magnet school, signaling the Court may not be ready to revisit the issue of race in admissions. 

Georgia Bill Targets Private School Gender Policies

Independent schools in Georgia may soon be required to obtain parental permission before addressing gender identity issues with students, according to a proposal advancing in the state Senate.

College Endowments Saw Substantial Gain in 2023

College endowments saw an average 7.7% gain in fiscal year 2023, a significant improvement from the prior year's -8.0% return, according to the 2023 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments.

Average School Building Nearing 50 Years

A recent survey by the National Center for Education Statistics highlights the aging infrastructure of U.S. schools.

Paternity Leave Requests Surged in 2023

According to SHRM research, paid maternity and paternity leave jumped 5 percentage points in 2023 from 2022, with paid paternity leave now being offered by 32% of employers.

Survey: Mental Health Main Driver in School Selection

Nearly half of families, especially those with middle schoolers, are considering new school options primarily due to their children's mental health.

New Catholic Trade School Model Emerges

A handful of Catholic postsecondary institutions are emerging and experimenting with new models cater to students seeking faith-based, practical education.

Blackbaud Ordered To Overhaul Security Practices

Four years after a major data breach left Blackbaud scrambling to protect sensitive data, the FTC ordered the company to delete unnecessary personal data and boost its cybersecurity safeguards.

Title IX Revisions Close to Approval

A long-awaited policy that mandates how schools respond to sexual misconduct and codifies protections for transgender students is being reviewed by the White House for final approval.

GenAI Leveling Field for Small Businesses

The extensive resources of large companies often tip the scales in their favor. Generative AI, however, is arming smaller companies with once unattainable capabilities.

Colleges Implement Job and Program Cuts Amid Financial Challenges

These actions reflect the widespread challenges faced by higher education institutions in the current financial and enrollment landscape.

1099s E Filing Date Approaching

For the first time, 1099s must be filed electronically this year (paper filing is not allowed), and the January 31 deadline is fast approaching.

Federal Data Show Decrease in School Violence and Drug Use

The latest federal safety data reveal a decline in violent crime and drug use across most grade levels in schools.

Report Finds Training Gap With Generative AI

While over half of global employees use generative AI, the report emphasizes the need for training to unlock productivity benefits.

Micro School Founders Increasingly Diverse

The face of microschooling is changing — from the racial diversity and professional background of its founders to how these small, nontraditional learning centers finance their operations.

New Guidance on Tax Credits for EV Charging Stations

The IRS and the Treasury Department released guidance on tax incentives for installing EV charging stations and other alternative fuel refueling stations under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Report: Employees Would Leave Job for 13% Pay Bump

A new report from BambooHR has found the average pay jump it would take for workers to leave their current job shrunk from 16% in 2022 to 13% in 2023.

School Emergency Plans Exposed Online

Over 4 million records containing highly sensitive school emergency plans and security documents from U.S. schools were recently discovered by an ethical cybersecurity researcher.

Podcast: Future of Independent Schools

NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields talked with leadership strategist Howard Teibel about telework, post-pandemic innovations, and the importance of collaboration in sparking transformative ideas.

New Report Signals Fundraising Decline

The figures include a 7.6% drop in overall donors, a 1.1% decrease in dollars, and a 1.3% fall in retention.

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